Locum Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Job Overview

Do you want to join our current team of thirteen consultants? This is a full time fixed term post in obstetrics and gynaecology. The post will be based at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a fully integrated range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services across North Wales.

North Wales boasts some of the UKs most varied and spectacular coastline, offering unique opportunities to engage with outdoor activities in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

The population density is located along the northern coastal border with the main A55 road offering excellent links to the North West of England, and Ireland via seaport. This, in conjunction with the availability of attractive housing and schooling options should be appreciated when considering a post in this area. Wrexham Maelor Hospital is a commutable distance from Chester, Liverpool and Manchester and parking is free within our hospital sites.

Main duties of the job

This is a fixed term post including labour ward sessions. It also includes general Gynaecology outpatient clinics, day case and inpatient theatre sessions. The proposed timetable for the post is attached and is to be confirmed after appointment in discussion with the clinical director.

The job plan will have full time 10 session contract with 8.5 (DCC) direct clinical care sessions, 1.5 sessions for SPA (supporting professional activities). The post holder is expected to show a commitment to risk management and clinical governance and undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. A qualification in medical education would also be desirable.

The consultant is expected to be physically on site while providing labour ward cover during working hours.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

Qualifications & Skills

Essential criteria

• Full GMC registration
• Advance Labour Ward Practice ATSM/equivalent
  
  

Desirable criteria

• High Risk Obstetrics ATSM
• Hysteroscopy ATSM
• ATSM Early pregnancy
• CCT or equivalent
• MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration
  
  

Essential Criteria

Clinical experience & effectiveness

• Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
• Statement regarding appropriate training including special interest in Perinatal Mental Health
• Good working knowledge and experience of up-to-date obstetrics & gynaecology
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Qualification in Risk management
• Additional relevant degree(s)
  
  

Essential Criteria

Management & Administrative experience

• Appropriate levels of skills and abilities expected from a properly trained consultant in obstetrics and gynaecology
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of management and administration
• Appropriate IT skills
• Evidence of effective service development
  
  

Essential Criteria

Teaching & Training experience

• Experience of supervising junior staff
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Formal qualification in Medical Education